CeremonialUmmon
Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto
$82.00 (40g)
~$2.05 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Kyoto
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
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Rich & Robust
Ummon has a powerful umami, deep emerald green color, and sweet aroma; a treat to be savored. One of the richest, most full-forced matcha blends with balanced sweetness, umami, and not-unpleasant astringency. Leadership commentary: 'sweetness and umami at first sip' with pleasant aftertaste; 'abundant, rich fragrance' with 'bright umami'; 'not a reserved nor light tasting matcha'; balanced by 'not-unpleasant astringency'; 'full' sweetness and umami with 'powerful impression'; 'pleasant taste that envelops your palate'.
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (22 fields)▾
- Variants
- [ { "size": "40g Can", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/ummon-no-mukashi-40g", "price_usd": 82, "package_dimensions": "2.1\" x 2.1\" x 2.6\"", "availability": "Pre-order, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" }, { "size": "40g Bag", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/ummon-40g-bag", "price_usd": 81, "package_dimensions": "4.4\" x 1.2\" x 5.9\"", "packaging": "White resealable zip bag", "availability": "Pre-order, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" } ]
- Listed Name
- Ummon (also referenced as 'Ummon no Mukashi' in the can product's URL)
- Category
- Matcha, Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea
- Net Weight
- 1.4 oz (40g)
- Brand Origin
- Blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto; family-run Japanese tea company founded in Kyoto in 1717
- Free Shipping Threshold
- $39 USD
- Shelf Life
- Consume quickly
- Serving Sizes
- { "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }
- Flavor Category
- Rich & Robust
- Color Profile
- Deep emerald green with strong blue tinge
- Tasting Notes
- Ummon has a powerful umami, deep emerald green color, and sweet aroma; a treat to be savored. One of the richest, most full-forced matcha blends with balanced sweetness, umami, and not-unpleasant astringency. Leadership commentary: 'sweetness and umami at first sip' with pleasant aftertaste; 'abundant, rich fragrance' with 'bright umami'; 'not a reserved nor light tasting matcha'; balanced by 'not-unpleasant astringency'; 'full' sweetness and umami with 'powerful impression'; 'pleasant taste that envelops your palate'.
- Brewing Instructions
- [ "Usucha (Classic): 2g matcha, 60mL water at 80C (176F), whisk 15 seconds in 'M' shape", "Koicha (Thick): 4g matcha, 30mL water at 80C, mix slowly 15 seconds back-and-forth", "Iced Matcha: 2g matcha, 60mL water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds, add 1-2 ice cubes", "Cold-Whisked: 2g matcha, 60mL cold water at 5C (40F), whisk 15 seconds" ]
- Customer Rating
- 4.89 / 5 stars
- Review Count
- 721
- Sample Reviews
- [ "rich and delightful flavor", "no bitter or grassy notes", "creamy texture, full-bodied profile, smooth finish", "chocolate-like aroma noted by customers", "very expensive despite quality (one reviewer)" ]
- Recommended Use Case
- comparing Ippodo matcha by richness, umami, preparation style, and format
- Related Accessories
- [ "Matcha Whisk (Chasen) - sold out", "Tea Strainer (Chakoshi) - sold out", "Tea Bowl with Spout - sold out" ]
- Certifications Awards
- none disclosed
- Cultivar
- not disclosed
- Region Farm
- not disclosed beyond Kyoto blending/packaging
- Harvest Timing
- not disclosed
- Ingredients
- not explicitly listed (matcha powder)
Research notes
Two size/format variants found (40g can, 40g bag), both identical in tasting notes, rating (4.89/5, 721 reviews), and brewing instructions. The can variant's URL slug is 'ummon-no-mukashi-40g' suggesting 'no Mukashi' may be part of the formal/traditional product name, though the displayed product title on-page is simply 'Ummon'.
